Vocational Skills Trainer - I/DD

SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc.; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc. seeks a Vocational Skills Trainer to provide on-site behavioral health care to adult consumers in New Jersey.

You will help establish daily structure and coverage in the Progressive Achievement Center (PAC), focusing on life and employment skills. You will support vocational training, conduct therapeutic intervention teaching, develop Individual Habilitation Plans, and document progress in employment or vocational settings for developmentally disabled

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor degree preferred in psychology, social work or special education.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of residence and a driving record in good standing.
• Knowledge of behavioral health care for developmentally disabled and mentally ill populations.
• Experience with behavioral oriented programming.
• Good reading, writing and communication skills.
• Mobility to perform physical tasks and drive a company van for 1–2 hours per shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site direct behavioral health care to adult consumers.
• Maintain daily structure and coverage in the Progressive Achievement Center (PAC).
• Support daily living, life skills, health and exercise issues, behavior management, and medication management.
• Involve in vocational training and development of Individual Habilitation Plans.
• Document progress in employment/vocational settings and collect data.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Communication

Mobility

Driving

Behavioral health

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

SERV, a well-established leader in behavioral healthcare in New Jersey, supports people with mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities as they achieve greater independence and life satisfaction through a wide range of services.

JOB SUMMARY:
Provide on-site direct behavioral health care to the agency’s adult consumers. Responsible for providing daily structure and coverage in the Progressive Achievement Center (PAC), which include but are not limited to daily living skills, life skills, health and exercise issues, behavior management and medication management. Directly involved in the vocational training of consumers. Performs therapeutic intervention teaching, Individual Habilitation Plan development, and documentation in an employment and/or vocational setting for the developmentally disabled consumers, some of whom may have a mental illness and/or physical or medical disabilities. Provides individualized teaching to adults in the skill areas of employment, socialization, community living, leisure and personal awareness, under the supervision of the Program Supervisor of PAC. Participates in the collection and analysis of training and vocational data. Vocational Skills Trainers act as liaisons and consumer advocates for community resources. Ensures that services are rendered in accordance with SERV Achievement Center’s mission statement. Ensures a safe and therapeutic environment and adheres to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations and corporate policies. The Vocational Skills Trainer will cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation. Performs other duties as from time to time, be deemed appropriated by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• High school diploma required. Bachelor degree preferred in the areas of psychology, social work and special education.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of residence and a driving record in good standing.
• Knowledge of current principles and principles and practices of behavioral health care, specific to the Developmentally Disabled and the Mentally Ill.
• Experience with behavioral oriented programming.
• Good reading, writing and communication skills.
• Mobility and ability to bend and reach during an eight-hour day. Able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds and drive a company van for one to two hours a shift.

SALARY:

• $22.26 to $24.22 per hour based on education and experience.

#INDPR2

EEO STATEMENT:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.